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Great start to this academic year, with students understanding the importance of Literacy and Reading. Taking books out of the school library on the very first day! Well done to Betty, Courtney and Matthew. https://t.co/tINws7GayB

Well done to new Year7 student Phoebe, who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge set by the School Librarian on Induction day. Could students please notify the School Librarian, if they also took part this year. Thank you https://t.co/52GSmqZrtg

Harris Academy Rainham will be holding an Open Evening for the September 2020 intake on Tuesday 1st October from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Principal's presentations at 6pm, 6.45pm and 7.30pm. All Welcome! https://t.co/TAm3PyFMY7

We are looking forward to the return of all our students and meeting all our new Year 7 students. Arrangements are:-
Friday 6th September 2019
Year 7 and Year 11 only. Arrive at 8.50am for a 9am start
Monday 9th September 2019
All Year Groups in Learning Guides for 8.55am

Enrichment Programme

Our enrichment timetable belows shows our huge range of clubs and activities. We also offer a wide range of visits and trips as well as the opportunity to take part in performances and productions. Read news reports on our latest trips and visits. Download clubs list as pdf.

Activity

Day

Time

Location

Who can attend

Homework Club

Monday

1 hour after school

Library

All

Grease Rehearsal

Monday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

D78

Cast of Grease

Year 11 BTEC Intervention

Monday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 11 BTEC Students

Robotics

Tuesday

3.45pm to 4.30pm

C51

Year 7 and 8

Key Stage 4 Art Club

Tuesday

3.30pm to 5pm

B40 – Mrs Hitchens

Years 9, 10 and 11

Homework Club

Tuesday

1 hour after school

Library

All

Year 9 & 10 Football

Mr Goldsmith

Tuesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 9 and 10

Year 9 & 10 Rugby

Mr Driscoll

Tuesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 9 and 10

Year 8 & 9 Netball

Miss Jones, Miss Johnson, Miss Cherverria

Tuesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Years 8 and 9

STEM Club (start date to be confirmed)

Tuesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

C66

Years 7 and 8

Mandarin Club

Tuesday

3.40pm to 4.30pm

C71

Years 7 to 10

Girls’ Science Club

Tuesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

C69

Year 7 and 8 girls

Key Stage 3 Art Club

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

B39 – Miss Fagan

Years 9, 10 and 11

Printing Club

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

B40 – Miss Walsh

Duke of Edinburgh

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Computer Room tbc

DoE participants only

Web Design

Wednesday

3.45pm to 4.30pm

C51

Years 7 and 8

Gardening Club

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

E07 – Mr Carrothers

All

Homework Club

Wednesday

1 hour after school

Library

All

Year 9 & 10 Basketball

Mr McFarlane

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 9 and 10

Year 7 – 9 Girls Football

Miss Johnson

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 7 - 9

Beginners Running Club

“Couch to 5km”

3:45-4:15

Miss West

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

All

Choir

Wednesday

8.20am to 8.50am

A1

All

Spanish Club

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

C72

Years 7 and 8

One off CPR (see Mrs Baker to sign up)

Wednesday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Hall or Drama Studio

YEAR 11GCSE PE INTERVENTION

Mr Papworth

Thursday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 11 GCSE Students

Homework Club

Thursday

1 hour after school

Library

All

Year 7 Basketball

Mr McFarlane

Thursday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 7

Year 7 Netball

Mrs Monk

Thursday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Year 7

Year 10 & 11 Netball

Miss Jones

Thursday

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Years 10 and 11

First Aid - must book with Mrs Baker

Thursday

8am to 8.45am

Hall or Drama Studio

Year 7

German Club

Friday

1.40pm to 2.30pm

C70

Years 7 to 10

Homework Club

Friday

1 hour after school

Library

All

Badminton

All Years Boys and Girls

Mr Papworth

Friday

1.40pm to 3pm

All

Beginners Running Club

“Couch to 5km”

Miss West

Friday

1.45pm to 2.15pm

All

Harris Experience

The Harris Experience is a programme for the most able secondary school students across the Harris Federation. It broadens students’ cultural and academic experiences to give them outstanding preparation for some of the country’s top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

Students are exposed to a wide range of cultural experiences including special events at Christie’s auctioneers, visits to the Royal Opera House, science events at Imperial College and bespoke lectures at the University of Oxford. Find out more about the Harris Experience.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Students at Harris Academy Rainham have the opportunity to gain a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the world’s leading achievement award for young people. For the past seven decades, the charity has inspired and transformed the lives of millions of young people from all walks of life - encouraging young people to develop confidence, independence, commitment, leadership, and teamwork.

Young people have to complete three sections - volunteering, physical activities and life skills - but everyone’s programme can be different depending on own interests. You will also complete an expedition involving orienteering with a map, cooking and camping in a team.

Achieving a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities. Any student at Harris Academy Rainham can enrol on to the Bronze level award from the age of 14 (Year 9).

Jack Petchey Foundation

Established in 1999, the Jack Petchey Foundation makes grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. There are nine awards per academic year from September to June and all award winners celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony which is held in November. Students are nominated and winners chosen by their peers.

Each winner receives £250 which goes to the department of their choice to buy something for the school, for example books, a special trip for a club, or an addition to the playground.

The Jack Petchey Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.